Oscar Nominated Lagaan Director Ashutosh Gowariker Roped In For An International Musical By The Makers Of Blade Runner?
According to the latest reports, Lagaan filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker is all set to make a debut in the international arena as he has been approached by a Hollywood studio for a special project. Read deets here
Ace filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker who has given us some incredible films like (Oscar-nominated film) Lagaan, Swadesh, Jodhaa Akbar is all set to make a debut in the international arena. According to a report in Mid-Day, a Hollywood studio named Alcon Entertainment has approached the director for a special project which is said to be a musical series. Reportedly, the studios have worked with Blade Runner 2049 (2017), The Blind Side (2009) and PS I Love You (2007) and many more. Talking about the film, a source told the daily that they will shoot across India and the US. However, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the recce is on hold.
The source also revealed that the director was in talks with the production house over the past two years. The statement which is carried by the daily mentioned that the studios felt that the filmmaker has the sensibilities to helm this special project. "After watching his Oscar-nominated film Lagaan and the majestic Jodhaa Akbar, the top brass at the studio felt he had the sensibilities to helm the big-budget musical drama. The deal was recently sealed. Gowariker and his team are fine-tuning the story that will be shot across India and the US. Due to the crisis, the recce is on hold.”
Having previously worked with Hugh Jackman, Sandra Bullock and Johnny Depp and others, the daily mentioned that the studio is in discussion with some actors for the venture and will lock them in the coming months. The source further said, “The team, however, has begun casting and will lock the leads in the coming months."
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